Leading the team is our principal Phelps R. Hope, CMP, with over four decades of experience in the hospitality and events management sector. Throughout his noteworthy career, Phelps has orchestrated a myriad of meetings, conferences, conventions, trade shows, special events, and large-scale outdoor gatherings. With a wealth of expertise under his belt, he now holds the blueprint for event success and is enthusiastic about collaborating with you.
Whether it’s refining existing strategies or crafting new ones, Phelps is dedicated to enhancing attendee and stakeholder experiences, thereby propelling the success of your events to greater heights.
Additionally, Phelps is renowned for his passion for delivering creative solutions that surpass client expectations and align with strategic objectives. Leveraging his extensive network and knowledge, he specializes in creating impactful experiences, as attested by both clients and project teams. Beyond client engagements and voluntary contributions within the larger events community, Phelps engages in guest lecturing at a number of undergraduate and masters programs for hospitality and tourism schools, sharing insights and best practices covering topics such as global event planning, event design, attendee acquisition, and event revenue generation. He also finds fulfillment in mentoring younger events and hospitality professionals, emphasizing a commitment to giving back.
He holds the Certified Meetings Professional (CMP) designation, an indication of both his experience level in the meetings industry and his dedication to excellence.
His active involvement in professional industry organizations includes membership in the Southeast Chapter of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE), the Georgia Chapter of Meetings Professionals International (MPI-Georgia), a two-term past-president of the Professional Convention Managers Association (PCMA)-Southeast Chapter, and a two-term past-President of Skal International-Atlanta (Skal). Additional roles encompass serving on the national Board of PCMA (2015 – 2018) and on the Board of the National Committee for the USA of Skal International (2003 – 2005). Notable recognitions include being awarded the Global Meetings Executive of the Year for 2014 by PCMA and receiving the Event Designer of the Year for 2017 by PCMA at the annual Visionary Awards in 2018, acknowledging his work in redesigning and revitalizing the Girl Scouts of the USA triennial 2014 & 2017 conventions.
He eagerly awaits your contact.
